1957 Traveller jacking points

[nutmegct]

I've found several references in the forum recommending *not* to use the standard side jacking points.

I don't have original style Morris screw type jack, but I do have two scissor jacks.

What point under the car should I place the jack to raise a front wheel?

What point to raise a rear wheel?

(I won't be working under the car - just want to spin each wheel to find which brake is sticking.)

Thanks.
Tom M.

[Bowie69]

If in good nick they are fine to use for what you want.

If you want to jack up somewhere else you need to use a different jack -trolley most likely. Then you can jack up under the eyebolt at the front, or under the diff pumpkin/under the spring plates at the rear.

[nutmegct]

Those two original jacking points are in very good condition. I'll give them a try.
Thanks.
Tom M.

[philthehill]

You can use the scissors type jack without any problem but use the type with a flat top.
If you jack up under the front suspension eye bolt make sure that you use a piece of flat wood to spread the load over the chassis leg.
You can use a scissors jack under the rear spring just to the rear of the rear spring front mount bracket. Again use a piece of wood between jack and spring.
If you really want to jack the Minor this is what I use under the front cross member, easy to make and gives a level lift across the front of the car.

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[nutmegct]

Thanks Phil. I made a wooden block like that for my TR3. Maybe I can rustle around and find it.
Tom M.